Categories and sponsors

The 2007 FFB Export Awards were kindly sponsored by a range of organisations which support British food and drink producers.

The categories and winners at the 2007 Export Awards were:

Food and Drink Exporter of the Year - Walkers Shortbread

The judges said: "Its unashamedly export led market philosophy and its description of itself as a food exporting company, rather than a food manufacturer, illustrate its massive commitment to the export arm of its business."

Food Exporter of the Year - Lossie Seafood

The judges said: "a flexible approach, combined with high quality goods and services, has won it a loyal customer base."

Drink Exporter of the Year - Llanllyr Water

The judges said: "The company has a great all-round package, and in just four years, the company’s export arm has grown to a fifth of all sales."

Best Exhibitor at an International Show - Daniel's Chilled Food - sponsored by Primo Group

The judges said: "Daniels has successfully managed to combine a number of brands in one stand whilst retaining their corporate approach."

Innovation in Export Award - Ford Farm - sponsored by Fresh RM

The judges said: "We were impressed by the Ford Farm's ability to differentiate their cheese from the market."

Private Label Specialist Exporter of the Year - Greencore Grocery - sponsored by PLMA

The judges said: "We liked the company’s personal approach to strengthening its supplier relationships, its strong strategy and its ambition."

New Exporter of the Year - The Big Squeeze Juice Co - sponsored by UK Trade & Investment

The judges said: "This company is a textbook case on how to start exporting successfully."

Northern Ireland "Fit for Market" Exporter of the Year - Pritchitt's - sponsored by DARD and  Invest Northern Ireland

The judges said: "We applaud the decision to use in-country teams and admired the excellent partnership between the technical and marketing teams."

Scottish Exporter of the Year - Walkers Shortbread - sponsored by Scottish Development International 

The judges said: "Scottish authenticity, product quality and a dedication to customer service are at the heart of everything they do."

Welsh Exporter of the Year - Llanllyr Water - sponsored by the Welsh Assembly Government

The judges said: "There is a real team spirit where everyone, regardless of level, is happy to muck in."

Export Inspiration Award - Alan Jack, Tyrrells Potato Chips - sponsored by FFB Fast Track

In a peer-nominated judging process, one nomination described Alan as, "the nicest man in export."

International Retailer of the Year - sponsored by Allworld Exhibitions.  This year's International Retailer of the year is The Carrefour Group.